"A Christmas Carol" Stave 3 Questions

When the Ghost of Christmas Present tells Scrooge he has 1,800 brothers, Scrooge replies with, “A tremendous family to provide for!” What does this quote tell readers about Scrooge?

• He’s still thinking of everything in terms of money.

• He’s afraid of having a large family.

• He’s still thinking of everything in terms of family.

• He doesn’t care about money as much anymore.

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Scrooge says, “Spirit, conduct me where you will. I went forth last night on compulsion, and I learnt a lesson which is working now. Tonight, if you have ought to teach me, let me profit by it.”

How did Scrooge’s experience with the Ghost of Christmas Past impact his attitude?

• He has a more positive attitude because he realizes that profiting money is what he wants most.

• He has a more positive attitude because he realizes that the ghosts’ messages are important.

• He has a more negative attitude and does not display any kind of change in his behavior.

• He has a more negative attitude because he realizes the ghosts’ messages are not important.

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What can be inferred about Mrs. Cratchit’s feelings regarding Scrooge from the following quote?

“The Founder of the Feast indeed!” cried Mrs. Cratchit, reddening. “I wish I had him here. I’d give him a piece of my mind to feast upon and I hope he’d have a good appetite for it.”

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to be a great provider.

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to be very unpleasant.

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to have a large appetite.

• Mrs. Cratchit finds Mr. Scrooge to be very handsome.

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Which statement describes what can be inferred about the Cratchits from the following?

“They were not a handsome family; they were not well dressed; their shoes were far from being water proof; their clothes were scanty; and Peter might have known, and very likely did, the inside of a pawnbroker’s. But they were happy, grateful, pleased with one another, and contented with the time”

• Although the family is poor, they are also foolish and they deserve what they get.

• Although the family is poor, they are also cruel and vicious to others.

• Although the family is poor, they are rich in love and gratitude.

• Although the family is wealthy, they are lacking in love.

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Scrooge’s nephew says of Scrooge, “I’m sorry for him; I couldn’t be angry with him if I tried. Who suffers by his ill whims? Himself, always.”

What can the reader can infer this statement implies?

• Scrooge hurts everyone around him.

• No one is affected by Scrooge’s actions.

• Scrooge is only hurting himself by his behavior.

• All of the above

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What does the trip to the Cratchit family’s Christmas dinner reveal about the Ghost of Christmas Present’s message for Scrooge?

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of money that makes him happier than family could.

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of love from his family that makes him happier than money could.

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of food for his large family that makes him happier than money could.

• Bob Cratchit has “plenty” of clothing for his family that makes him happier than money could.

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What does the trip to Fred’s Christmas party reveal about the Ghost of Christmas Present’s message for Scrooge?

• Fred has “plenty” of money to spend on his friends so that they have more fun at his parties.

• Fred plays “plenty” of games with his friends that make him happier than money could.

• Fred has “plenty” of happiness with his friends that makes him happier than money could.

• Fred has “plenty” of bitterness just like his uncle, so they will have a better relationship.

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Which lesson is taught to Scrooge by the events of his encounter with the Ghost of Christmas Present?

• He is missing out on having “plenty” of money because he is only concerned with having fun.

• He is missing out on having “plenty” of love and happiness with friends and family due to his desire to have “plenty” of money.

• He needs to be more focused on his business because he is quickly running out of money, and his friends and family won’t like him if he doesn’t have money.

• He needs to be kinder to the ghosts in order to have “plenty” of friendship from them.

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How does the following phrase impact the mood?

“…lifting up his eyes, [he] beheld a solemn Phantom, draped and hooded, coming like a mist along the ground towards him.”

• It creates a frightening mood.

• It creates a exciting mood.

• It creates a depressing mood.

• It creates a inspiring mood.

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